A biography for Joe Roothasn’t been written yet.
“We have to be prepared to play some attritional cricket at times.”
“You learn from the mistakes you make.”
“I've been called Ellen DeGeneres on a number of occasions over the course of my career.”
“All we can do as players and ambassadors of the game is try to set an example, playing in the right way and make it as entertaining as possible for people watching.”
“What batsmen like me do for fitness is often a bit different to what bowlers like Jimmy Anderson or Stuart Broad do but everyone in the squad has a big focus on core strength. It is really important for batting, bowling and fielding. You need a strong core and spine so your movement isn't restricted out there.”
“I want England to do well. I want us to go to World Cups and win. If I'm not in the best eleven or the best squad, so be it. I'll support whoever's involved all the way through.”
“As a captain I think tactically I've been quite good.”
“Bowling at Steve Smith in his form is difficult and you have to make sure you take all your chances.”
“I do believe in God.”
“Jos has been the most complete white-ball batsman we've had ever. The way he can play a number of different scenarios. He can just demoralise attacks and very quickly swing games massively in your favour.”
“I used to see Michael Vaughan play at the club and then to watch him captain England was inspiring.”
“Something people might not know about me is, I like playing the guitar.”
“My first bat was a Duncan Fearnley 405, size two. I was aged about four. I loved that bat, such great memories. I gave it to a family member and never saw it again.”
“I try not to measure myself against other players.”
“When I'm waiting to bat I try to watch the game and make sure I know what is going on so I am ready when I get out there but I spend a lot of time hydrating. It is very important for your performance and concentration. If it is cold I might have a coffee but mainly I am trying to stay really hydrated.”
“We've seen guys in the sport, like Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, who have actually benefited from the captaincy.”
“Every time you're involved in an Ashes series, as soon as it finishes at the back of your mind you start thinking about the next one.”
“In white-ball cricket the conditions do vary, but throughout Tests it varies a lot more in a five-day game, and home advantage becomes more prevalent in Test cricket.”
“I just want to represent England whether it is in the middle, at the top or wherever. If it means opener then great but I'm not too fussed about it. I just want to be in the side.”
“I wouldn't say I give the hairdryer treatment but when we've not performed well you have to make people aware.”